Can Barnsley pull off an FA Cup upset? Will injuries derail Liverpool's shot and silverware? Talking points ahead of the FA Cup clash.

Arsenal vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 8pm GMT kick-off tonight, Thursday, January 8, 2026. The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League ahead of kick-off at 8pm.

Gabriel Martinelli is not fully to blame after possibly worsening Conor Bradley's injury during a huge clash between Arsenal and Liverpool.

Elsewhere along the backline, Virgil van Dijk partners Ibrahima Konate and Milos Kerkez keeps his place. Alisson Becker returns in goal to complete the XI. Now to make it 12 games unbeaten with a first Premier League win of 2026.

Liverpool were not at their best, but can take solace that they came away with a win and ended their three-match winless run. The Reds will host Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round. Catch up with the action as it happened below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis.

Arne Slot has confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike is a doubt to feature for Liverpool against Arsenal in Thursday's Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool will be taking on Burnley today in the Premier League at Anfield. Liverpool needs points as they remain in the top four positions in the league table, with multiple teams getting closer to them.